World Health
Organization (WHO) (Iceland) – Bergþóra’s story: how Iceland transformed
youth alcohol consumption
As a parent and advocate in her community, Bergþóra Valsdóttir has seen
first-hand the challenges and triumphs of reducing alcohol use among young
people. She was involved in the early stages of a movement that would
eventually be known around the world as the Icelandic Prevention Model.
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Nation Thailand
(Thailand) – House passes new alcohol control bill allowing advertisements
Thai House passes a new alcohol control bill, lifting the ad ban to support
small liquor producers and boost Thailand’s soft power. Senate deliberation
next.
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The Brussels Times
(Belgium) – Walloon MPs to no longer be served alcohol in parliament
Members of the Walloon Parliament in Namur will no longer be permitted to
consume alcohol at their official bar, the office of the parliament announced
on Thursday.
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Brno Daily (Czech
Republic) – Up To 900,000 Czechs Drink Alcohol Excessively Every Day, Says
Report
Up to 1 in 10 Czechs over 15 years old drink excessive amounts of alcohol
every day, according to the annual report on alcohol consumption in the Czech
Republic for 2024, which was released yesterday. Almost 900,000 people drink
several pints of beer, glasses of wine or glasses of spirits daily.
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News-Medical (UK) – Cambridge
and London hospitals to pioneer brain implants to combat alcohol and opioid
addiction
People suffering from severe alcohol and opioid addiction are to be offered
a revolutionary new technique involving planting electrodes in the brain to
modulate brain activity and cravings and improve self-control.
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Luxembourg Times (Luxembourg)
– More than one person hospitalised due to alcohol every day in Luxembourg
Excessive alcohol consumption is leading to more than one person being
hospitalised every single day in Luxembourg, according to data published by the
health ministry.
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The Telegraph (UK) – Alcohol
and drug abuse costs taxpayers £130m a year in disability benefits
Taxpayers are footing a £130m-a-year bill for disability benefit claims
linked to alcohol and drug abuse, official statistics show.
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Nation.Cymru (Wales) –
Alcohol related deaths hit record high in Wales
A new report on substance misuse from Public Health Wales (PHW) has
revealed that alcohol-related deaths and hospital admissions have hit a record
high.
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AJMC (Ireland) – Cancer
Labels on Alcohol? Ireland, Where Pubs Still Rule, Will Have Them by Next Year
St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Monday this year, meaning the holiday honoring
the fifth century missionary concludes a weekend of parades, parties, and—of
course—drinking.
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IAS Blog – “A meal
is a way of connecting with somebody”
Since the earliest times, the making and sharing of food has been one of
the main ways humans have connected with each other. As well as sustaining our
bodies, food brings us together. Most of us have a favourite food.
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NordAN (Finland) – Finland:
Assessment highlights impacts of expanding wine sales
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority’s (KKV) assessment suggests
that expanding wine sales to grocery stores would increase availability but
also lead to higher alcohol consumption, with the resulting social costs
outweighing the additional revenue from alcohol taxes.
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NordAN (Sweden) – Sweden:
Continued decline in alcohol consumption in 2024
Alcohol consumption decreased by 2.3% in 2024 compared to 2023, measured in
pure alcohol. This is according to preliminary data from CAN (the Swedish
Council for Information on Alcohol and Other Drugs).
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PopNAD – The future
of Nordic cooperation on alcohol policy: where do we stand?
Nordic cooperation on alcohol policy has long exemplified the region’s
commitment to public health, rooted in shared values and evidence-based
approaches. From the temperance principles of the 1962 Helsinki Treaty to the
collaborative “Nordic Way,” this unity once set a global standard.
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